Evidence supporting the use of: Lodhtree
For the health condition: Colds (with fever)
Synopsis
Source of validity: Traditional
Rating (out of 5): 2
Lodhtree (Symplocos racemosa), known in Ayurveda as "Lodhra," has a long history of use in traditional Indian medicine for various conditions, including colds accompanied by fever. Ayurvedic texts often recommend Lodhra for its anti-inflammatory, antipyretic (fever-reducing), and immune-supportive properties, and it is sometimes included in polyherbal formulations used for respiratory ailments. However, while traditional usage is well documented, there is limited scientific research specifically validating its efficacy for treating colds with fever. Most published studies focus on its use for gynecological disorders, wound healing, or anti-inflammatory effects rather than for respiratory infections or fevers directly. Some laboratory studies indicate that extracts of Lodhtree possess general antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties, which could theoretically help in managing symptoms of colds, but these findings are preliminary and not directly linked to clinical outcomes in humans with colds or fevers. As such, the use of Lodhtree for this purpose is justified primarily by traditional knowledge rather than robust scientific validation.
Other ingredients used for Colds (with fever)
aloe veragreen chiretta
anthocyanins
basil
bilberry
black cumin
black currant
blueberry
capsaicinoids
chamomile
citrus oil
clove
coconut milk
cowage seed
turmeric
elderberry
forsythia
garlic bulb
ginger
grape
green tea
lemon
licorice root
pear
plantain
pomegranate
quercetin
rhizome
rosemary
sage
sphaeranthus indicus
thyme
vitamin C
vitamin D
zinc
xanthium (cockleburs)
mugwort
nut grass
alpinia galangal
pistacia integerrima gall
blackboard tree
boxthorne
buckthorn
yerba santa
sweet flag
hyacinth bean
trichosanthes
aster root
indigo leaves
Avens
Agastache
Ardisia
acacia
Amomum
Asarum heterotropoides
Aconite
Ajuga
Andrographolide
Aerva lanata
Asam gelugor
Andrographis
Asteracea
Amor seco
Arani
Atractylone
Bermuda Grass
Baikal Skullcap
Baphicacanthus cusia
Bishop's Weed
Bayleaf
Black galingale
Bitter Grass
Bael
Baccharoides anthelmintica
Bur-Reed
Bee products
Black Nightshade
Bassia scoparia
Capillary Artemisia
Chinese Raisintree
Cowherb
Cistus
Common madia
Cinnamaldehyde
Celosia
Chrysophanics
Dragonhead
Eclipta
Little ironweed
Mallow
Vervain
Other health conditions supported by Lodhtree
Abdominal PainAbrasions
Abscesses
Afterbirth Pain
Anal Fistula or Fissure
Appetite (deficient)
Asthma
Backache
Bites and Stings
Bleeding (external)
Boils
Bronchitis
Bruises (healing)
Burns and Scalds
Cancer (natural therapy for)
Canker Sores
Carbuncles
Chest Pain
Chills
Cholera
Colds (general)
Colds (prevention)
Colds (with fever)
Colic (adults)
Colic (children)
Constipation (adults)
Constipation (children)
Cuts
Dandruff
Diarrhea
Digestion (poor)
Dyspepsia
Eczema
Edema
Eye Infections
Eye Problems
Fever
Fungal Infections
Gas and Bloating